Pure Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Ovary with Metastasis to Cervix: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Sep;10(9):ED01-ED03. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/21639.8554. Epub 2016 Sep 1.

Abstract

Ovarian Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (LCNEC) is a recently described rare entity, which even more rarely occurs in a 'pure' form without any associated surface epithelial-stromal or germ cell component. Cervix metastasis of ovarian LCNEC has not been reported previously. We report here a case of ovarian LCNEC in a 35-year-old female who presented with abdominal pain and amenorrhea. Grossly the left ovary showed a solid cystic tumour measuring 6 cm in diameter. Histological examination showed a pure LCNEC without any associated component, confirmed by immunohistochemistry. Metastatic tumour deposits with numerous lymphovascular emboli were identified in the cervix. A comprehensive review of literature along with the various differential diagnosis is discussed.

Keywords: Cervical metastasis; Poor prognosis; Pure.

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  • Case Reports